Just because we hit retirement, doesn’t mean we’re making a total shift to bonds. There are still stocks to buy that are both interesting and profitable. But more times than not, investors at that stage are looking for some income. That involves a lot more than just screening dividend stocks and sorting by yield. Investors
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Oracle (ORCL) – Oracle reported quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, 6 cents a share above consensus estimates. The business software giant’s revenue fell short of forecasts, however, amid increasing cloud computing competition. Oracle fell 2.5% in the premarket. Angi (ANGI) – Angi
For those investors seeking income along with their capital appreciation, the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:SPYD) gives you some ideas about where to look for dividend stocks to buy. The exchange-traded fund tracks the performance of the S&P 500 High Dividend index, a collection of 80 companies held within the S&P 500
The stock of leading Chinese technology firm Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) is so beaten down that it’s starting to resemble a Greek tragedy. Source: Kevin Chen Photography / Shutterstock.com At $162.86 per share at the start of Sept. 14, BABA stock is nearly 50% below its 52-week high of $319.32 reached just before Halloween last year. Since
The story of Hippo Holdings (NYSE:HIPO) stock had an inauspicious beginning. The homeowners insurance provider emerged from a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal that soured in the eleventh hour. Now, investors are wondering if HIPO stock is worth a buy. Source: MIND AND I / Shutterstock.com InvestorPlace’s own Robert Lakin did an excellent job
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) is a $57.3 billion Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) and internet search company whose latest results show it is a free cash flow (FCF) powerhouse. The market is definitely overlooking BIDU stock, and it deserves to have a much higher valuation. Source: StreetVJ / Shutterstock.com So far this year, BIDU stock has dipped more
Marc Lasry, co-founder and chief executive officer of Avenue Capital Group. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Marc Lasry, who makes his living by investing in distressed companies, thinks the U.S. is potentially heading for that status itself. Though he’s not sure of the timing and doesn’t expect major problems to happen anytime soon, the billionaire head
In this article LUV HLF GE ORCL An exterior view of the Oracle Field Office at Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, October 18, 2019. Tom Brenner | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Oracle – The tech company’s shares slid 3.7% after Oracle’s first-quarter revenue missed expectations. The company reported sales
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock seems attractive after some consolidation over the last six months. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com The Delta variant of Covid-19 has translated into some uncertainty related to global GDP growth acceleration. However, vaccinations continue to provide hope and it seems likely that the world will crawl back to normalcy. Several stocks
Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) stock has been on a wild rollercoaster ride since its public debut in March 2021. The company is a specialized payments provider operating in three main segments, Integrated Processing, Digital Wallet and eCash Solutions. It went public after merging with special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) company Foley Trasimene Acquisition II Corp. Source: Sulastri Sulastri /
I’ll just say it point-blank. If a retiree asked me which stock he should pour his life savings into, I would recommend Intel (NASDAQ:INTC). Of course, you shouldn’t put your entire account into one stock – but if you had to do that, INTC stock is as good a pick as any. Source: dennizn / Shutterstock.com
To hear American carmakers and the United Auto Workers tell it, government assistance is non-negotiable. Cash infusions courtesy of the taxpayer are necessary to protect a vital industry, keep people employed, and maintain Detroit’s place as one of commerce’s “shining beacons.” Yet the world’s second-largest car company manages to not only survive without help but generate
Which airlines stocks are winners after Boeing’s big sale?
Rejection can be painful, especially if you’re a longtime investor in Canadian cannabis company Sundial Growers (NASDAQ:SNDL). Time and again, SNDL stock has flirted with the key $1 level, but gravity keeps pulling it back down. Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com I’ll admit, I recommended a patient stance on Sundial Growers in July, and my timing wasn’t perfect.
An illustration showing the cryptocurrency bitcoin with a price chart in the background. STR | NurPhoto via Getty Images The banking and investing app MoneyLion is adding crypto trading to its all-in-one financial services app. The eight-year-old fintech company, which plans to go public later this month on the New York Stock Exchange under the
A customer pushes her shopping cart through the aisles at a Walmart store in the Porter Ranch section of Los Angeles. Kevork Djansezian | Reuters Tuesday’s report of the consumer price index could set the tone for markets ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, particularly if it is hotter-than-expected. The CPI is expected to
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) continues to trade lower, pushing up its dividend yield, and making XOM stock a very interesting bargain and value play. From a peak of $64.66 on June 25, the stock has drifted down to $55.25 as of September 13. But, as I wrote last month, it is still worth over $75, given
One of the most interesting financial services revolutions over the past few decades has been the advent of commission free trading at major online brokerage firms. No company has played a larger role in ushering in this new era of trading more than Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD). HOOD Stock began trading on July 29. Source: mundissima
Let’s be honest: some traders haven’t been too impressed with Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) in 2021. They were probably expecting MU stock to continue climbing like it did during the first quarter of the year, but it simply didn’t work out that way. Source: Piotr Swat / Shutterstock.com A contributing factor to Micron’s challenges has been the
The equity markets had a bit of a tizzy last week. The damage wasn’t too serious, since the major indices are still within 2% of the all-time highs. However Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) had an OK week overall. Yes, TSLA stock 2.5% on Friday but it was only to retest the breakout from three days before that. Source: